I think that's a self-made teaching of yours.

You define born again=infallibility, which is not true according to Catholic teaching.

Where in scripture?

Don't be silly. Being born again in Catholic teaching is being regenerated by water and Spirit. And this is via the Sacrament of Baptism. Peter mentioned this transformation from sin to grace when he exhorted people to "be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).

Another thing. Truth is not determined by the number of people believing in something, so asking how many here believe in so and so I feel is rather pointless.

Well the election of Matthias is clearly a mistake because HS has later elect Paul, ie there is no 13 apostle

First nature of The way Matthias elected via around 120 man conclave and casting lot, second Jesus has not commanded them to elect a replacement apostle third it happens before Pentecost ie arrival of HS among them fourth in book of revelation mention 12 foundation representing 12 tribes of Israel with name of apostles scribe on it respectively. Fifth Jesus has himself elected and mentor Paul later as apostle.

Just my personal.view anyway

how can a wife at home, being ruled by her husband, lead the church?

Hi, I may not be able to answer on behalf of every Protestant, because at this stage there's Charismaticism creeping in both streams.

Baptism is first mentioned in the NT at the account of John the Baptist.

The very idea of baptism is repentance from sin, and turning to God.

The instrument used was water.

The modes of baptism is, from appearance, a washing. A person going through the baptism is outwardly expressing his desire to be cleansed of his sin within.

Christ came to be baptised, though He is sinless. He did this because it is fitting' (read the exact scripture) for righteousness. Christ's life on Earth is an example. He needs not to repent, but for our sake He demonstrated that attitude of obedience.

Now it's mentioned that the believer is baptised not just with water, but with Holy Spirit, and fire.

Using systematic theology, 1 Cor 12:13 seems to fit well in this case. We were baptised into one body. Without the Holy Spirit, there's no salvation (Romans 8:9).

So, even before moving on to the fire part, there's already debate whether the baptism of Holy Spirit can be authenticated with some means. According to some accounts, one should exhibit the ability to speak in foreign language (tongue), exercise the gift of the Holy Spirit. Yet, many believers receive the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9) and throughout his/her life there's no demonstration of extraordinary gift, but a repentant heart, and gift of ordinary service (like hospitality, showing mercy, charitable).

What will be the summary? Baptism is an important element when it comes to understanding salvation and sanctification. I believe that phrases used like "water" "Holy Spirit" "fire" each carry a meaning, but to say that it is distinct (to side with Charismatic's claim that one must exhibit supernatural gifts) is stretching.

Remember that 'fire' can be used both way. It lit up believer, it also consumes him. God is a consuming fire (talking about judgment).

So, I don't think justifying 'baptism of fire' as being different from the baptism (outlined above) in general.

If it is insisted, then we have a very different understanding of Salvation, and Sanctification, and there's the line to draw (and we will call such a doctrine as heterodox).

Hope it helps.

Fire is always associated with judgement.

Contrary to what most people believe, the context of fire in Matthew 3 refers to judgement.
Many people missed the latter part of the verse.

The believers (wheat) will be gathered, but the chaff(unbelievers )will be burned. (judgement)

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I would like to invite our brothers and sisters to to join and partake in in facebook discussion groups. such as

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or

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As you know we cannot do this openly debate christians and muslims in Malaysia but in it's ok in international forums, even so I would suggest to get an alternative non traceable ID in Facebook and enter the world as a christian apologetic... to defend the word of Jesus Christ.
You will understand your faith better and some of you will be tested and shaken in your knowledge of the word of Jesus. Happy Hunting.

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My point is, yes religious people do lots of Good work and are kind. But then God is not happy with what they do because what they do have no spiritual purpose at all. In fact it shows hypocrisy actually that they do a lot of good work but yet are not willing to acknowledge God. Their good works are a curse actually.

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What does the scripture say?

John 3 King James Version (KJV)
3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
2  Corinthians 5

15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
It is clear from the above verses that Jesus Himself declared the we must be born again in the Spirit.
And when we are born again in the Spirit, Paul declares we are a new creation.

But the question remains.

How is one born again?

I think Paul made it plain in Acts 16

Acts 16:25-40 New King James Version (NKJV)
The Philippian Jailer Saved
25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. 28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”

29 Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”